Results

The results showed an important reduction in the undersized fraction of European hake (52%). In essence, the modification of the net is simple and practical to adopt, and contributes to the implementation of the landing obligation.

1.4b The effect of using artificial lights on Norway lobster trawl fishery.

A decrease of biomass percentage of both commercial and discarded fraction has been detected when comparing control hauls with hauls with lights. Number of experimental hauls must be carried out to statistically test the results and determine if there is a real effective effect.